 She has served as president of the Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, a national organization whose mission is to further the education, advancement and connection of women in the culinary industry. Chef Pothier has appeared at the James Beard house as well as being a guest chef aboard a transatlantic crossing on the QE2.
Gerry Fernandez founded the MFHA whose mission is to bring the economic benefits of diversity and inclusion to the food and hospitality industry by building bridges and delivering solutions. He has worked in both industry as well as education and prior to MFHA, was an account executive for General Mills Corporation.
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Can’t Make the Leadership Conference?
CAFÉ has chosen relevant topics for even MORE professional development for you/your staff/your faculty in 2011.
July 15-17 |
The FIRST Sustainability Symposium for Foodservice Educators
Hosted by Kendall College, Chicago
A great week-end including tour of the Chicago Farmer’s Market; a fun Mystery Basket competition, discussions with grass root efforts, ideas for your curriculum, and much more. |
July 29-31 |
Spectacular International Desserts Workshop!
Hosted by the Art Institute of San Diego
Fun topic and even better practice sessions! |
October 21-23 |
FIRST-ever Catering Operations Workshop
Hosted by Sullivan University in Louisville
Come to figure out how catering fits into your curriculum and learn how to make it even more profitable as well as relevant to your students. |
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